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Intuitive Machines Completes Lanteris Space Systems Acquisition
The Lanteris 1300 GEO model. Photo: Lanteris Space Systems Intuitive Machines has completed the acquisition of Lanteris Space Systems, formerly known as Maxar Space Systems. By acquiring a spacecraft manufacturer, Intuitive Machines says this positions the company as a vertically integrated space prime and better positions the company to compete for programs like Golden Dome,…
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You can now reserve a hotel room on the Moon for $250,000
A company called GRU Space publicly announced its intent to construct a series of increasingly sophisticated habitats on the Moon, culminating in a hotel inspired by the Palace of the Fine Arts in San Francisco. On Monday, the company invited those interested in a berth to plunk down a deposit between $250,000 and $1 million,…
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U.S. Space Force switches rockets for upcoming GPS satellite launch
The GPS III Space Vehicle 09, the ninth GPS III spacecraft, is pictured traveling by road from Lockheed Martin facilities in Denver, CO, to Florida’s Space Coast. Image: Lockheed Martin The next Global Positioning System satellite is switching from a United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket to a SpaceX Falcon 9, a spokesperson for the U.S.…
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U.S. FCC Approves Expansion of SpaceX’s Second-Generation Starlink Network
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved SpaceX’s request to deploy an additional 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites, a move that expands regulatory clearance for the company’s low-Earth-orbit broadband network as it seeks to enhance global internet coverage. The decision brings the total number of authorized Gen2 Starlink satellites to 15,000, roughly half of the…
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How Satellite Imagery Helps Enterprises Stay Ahead of Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory compliance is rarely the most glamorous part of business operations, but for industries like mining, energy, and construction, it is arguably the most critical. One missed report or unnoticed environmental violation can lead to hefty fines, project shutdowns, or reputational damage. Traditionally, monitoring compliance meant sending teams into the field, which is expensive, time-consuming,…
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Europe Gets Ready for a New Polar Satellite Constellation
Europe is to get a new polar satellite constellation, EPS-Sterna, that could provide up to 30 billion euros ($35 billion) in economic value to Europe over the course of its lifetime. The first satellites from this key new European program will likely be deployed in 2029. The program secured near unanimous support during the 110th session…
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Portugal Joins Artemis Accords as Global Support Grows for Lunar Exploration Rules
Portugal has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the latest country to endorse a set of principles aimed at guiding the peaceful and responsible exploration of the Moon, Mars and other destinations beyond Earth, as international interest in lunar missions accelerates. The agreement was signed on Jan. 11 by Portugal’s Secretary of State for Science and…
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China Submits ITU Filings Covering Over 200,000 Proposed Satellites
China submitted filings covering more than 200,000 satellites in the final week of December 2025, setting a new record for proposed space constellations and underscoring the accelerating global competition for low-Earth orbit (LEO) and radio spectrum resources, according to data released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The filings were dominated by two proposed constellations,…
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India’s PSLV Rocket Faces Possible Anomaly on Return-to-Flight Mission
India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) may have suffered a technical setback during its return-to-flight mission on Sunday, marking a potential second consecutive problem for the workhorse rocket after a failure last year. The PSLV lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre on India’s east coast at 10:18 a.m. local time on Monday (0448…
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NASA launches new mission to get the most out of the James Webb Space Telescope
Among other things, the James Webb Space Telescope is designed to get us closer to finding habitable worlds around faraway stars. From its perch a million miles from Earth, Webb’s huge gold-coated mirror collects more light than any other telescope put into space. The Webb telescope, launched in 2021 at a cost of more than…